Recap from the May 6, 2025, Meeting.
Meeting run by President, Mike Wedell
Thought of the day: Jamie Leza
Welcome to our guests: Emma Martin (Muscatine County Community Services)
Welcome to the online members: Barth Donald, Melanie Alexander, Monica Koechle
Happy News/Announcements: All Happy News funds go towards our scholarship awards.
Karen Cooney- Had a great time attending the Fever v. Brazil game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. The Art Center will host For the Love of the Garden on Saturday, May 17th from 1:30-4:30 pm. This free community event will feature vendors, crafts, and baked goods, celebrating the updated gardens. Jessica Pfab- Jess and her sister Jen claimed the pickleball league win at the Pickel Palace.
Club Business:
- Follow the Rotary Club of Muscatine’s Facebook page, @MuscatineRotaryClub.
- We are looking for members to join the board and/or help with programs and membership. This is a great opportunity to get involved and give back.
- May 10- Garage Sale Fundraiser. Donations will be brought to Crossroads starting on Monday, May 5. Sign up to help during the sale. Shifts are Friday, May 9, to price items at Crossroads or three shifts during the garage sale on May 10.
- Work started on the Pocket Park. We will update the Rotary grant activity as that process continues.
- Lisa Heckman is looking for volunteers to share a Thought of the Day. Please email her at heckmanlisa@hotmail.com to get on the schedule.
Presentation-
Chris Ciasto CCiasto@impactlife.org- ImpactLife
The ImpactLife Center in Muscatine hosted 104 blood drives across Muscatine County in 2024.
The host sites reflect the strength of Muscatine’s business and industry sector, with 26 drives held by local businesses. Additional drives included four hosted by schools, four by churches, and three by service groups. Drives took place either at the blood center or directly at the host locations.
The host sites reflect the strength of Muscatine’s business and industry sector, with 26 drives held by local businesses. Additional drives included four hosted by schools, four by churches, and three by service groups. Drives took place either at the blood center or directly at the host locations.
The Muscatine Blood Center also benefits from strong community partnerships. Micaela’s Hope hosts an annual drive each February in honor of Micaela’s birthday, and Love Like Louden, in memory of Louden Lofgren, is another powerful awareness event that brings the community together.
Summer remains a critical time for blood donations. While 60% of the population is eligible to donate, only 5% actually do. Through education and increased access, ImpactLife is committed to closing that gap.
Missed Monday’s meeting? Catch up using the recording link below.
Passcode: Rotary#1
Next Meetings:
May 12- TTT Chapter
May 19- Parks & Rec Capitol Projects
May 26- No Meeting